From a Child in Kuala Lumpur to the World Cup.. Hamza Abdul Karim Achieves the Dream

The Malaysian club Kuala Lumpur praised its former player Hamza Abdul Karim, after his appearance in the 2026 World Cup with the Egyptian national team, in a remarkable story that combines childhood beginnings with the biggest stage in global football.

The Kuala Lumpur club explained in a message published on its official accounts that the player, 10 years ago, was a small child wearing the club's jersey, and he succeeded in scoring a decisive penalty kick that granted the team its first title in the Kuala Lumpur Cup, marking the start of his football career.

The club added that Hamza Abdul Karim participated on Monday in the Egypt national team's match against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup, where he entered the field as a substitute for the star Mohamed Salah, in a move considered an important milestone in his professional career.

The Malaysian club pointed out that the player's journey represents a transition from a childhood dream on the fields of Kuala Lumpur to appearing on the biggest stage in global football, affirming its great pride in what the player has achieved.

The club's message stated: "We could not be more proud of your journey, Hamza Abdul Karim. Your story is proof that with hard work, determination, and faith, anything can be achieved," referring to the evolution of his career from local beginnings to participating in the 2026 World Cup.